William Tison Bowers, 62, of Columbia, died January 9, 2018. Born December 30, 1955 in Varnville, SC, he was a son of the late Grover Ford Bowers, Jr, and Macie Tison Bowers. Mr. Bowers was a 1978 graduate of the Citadel and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. He will be forever remembered as a loyal friend, always putting others before himself. Mr. Bowers was a devoted disciple and true follower of Christ. Survivors include his loving wife, Julie Roman Bowers; sons, William Tison Bowers, Jr., and his fiance, Beverly Hammond Duvall, and Charles Roman Bowers; siblings, Martha Bowers Simons (Paul) and Grover Ford Bowers, III (Derbi); as well as a host of nieces and nephews. A service will be held 10 o’clock, Friday, January 12th, at First Presbyterian Church, with Dr. Derek W.H. Thomas and The Rev. David H. Lauten officiating. A graveside service will follow at 3 o’clock, at Lawtonville Cemetery, Estill, SC. The family will receive friends at the family home, 4837 Carter Hill Drive, Columbia on Thursday from 5 until 7 o’clock. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 1324 Marion Street, Columbia, SC 29201 or to Luray Christian Church, 90 Fitts Street, Luray, SC 29932. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston
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Posted on: 2018-01-11
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